In this post by Andrew Rosenthal, "Getting Through the Flu Season" published in the New York Times, the author paints a clear picture on this years influenza and what the shot could do for you. Rosenthal personally believes that you should get your shot early in the season, because the earlier you receive the injection the easier it will be to fight when the virus actually comes into the world. He states that the flu season this year "may be starting to wane, according to federal health officials."
A good example of ethos in this editorial is: